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The Princess Bride

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Princess Bride (TV Miniseries)

Original title: The Princess Bride
Year: 1987
Running time: 98 min.
Country: United States
Director: Rob Reiner
Screenwriter: William Goldman
Music: Mark Knopfler
Cinematography: Adrian Biddle
Cast: Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, Peter Falk, Peter Cook, Mel Smith, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal, Anne Dyson, Margery Mason, Malcolm Storry, Willoughby Gray, Betsy Brantley, Paul BadgerSee 6 More
Producer: Act III Productions, Buttercup Films Ltd.. Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Genre: Adventure. Romance. Comedy. Fantasy | Romantic Comedy. Medieval Fantasy. Swashbuckler. Magic. Witchcraft. Cult Movie
Synopsis: Once upon a time, a feisty old grandfather told his bedridden grandson a tongue-in-cheek fairy tale... In the mythical kingdom of Florin, farm boy Westley (Cary Elwes) rides off one day to make his fortune, leaving his true love, Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn), waiting patiently behind. Unfortunately, his ship is beset by pirates, and Buttercup grieves for many years, believing Westley dead. She reluctantly agrees to marry Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), knowing that she will never love him. Humperdinck has his own plans for the marriage, however--he intends to have Buttercup kidnapped and murdered in order to set off a border war that will strengthen his power. But she is eventually rescued by a mysterious pirate, who turns out to be Westley in disguise. Their reunion does not last long, though, and the pair must face numerous obstacles before they can live happily ever after.

Rankings Position

#61 Best Fantasy Movies
#80 Best Adventure Movies

Awards: 1987: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Song

1987: Toronto Film Festival: People's Choice Award (Best Film)

1987: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay

Critics' reviews

"Part of the secret is that Reiner never stays with the same laugh very long (...) It is filled with good-hearted fun (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: rogerebert.com
"'The Princess Bride' has sweetness and sincerity on its side, and when it comes to fairy tales, those are major assets."

Janet Maslin: The New York Times
"Rob Reiner's friendly 1987 fairy-tale adventure delicately mines the irony inherent in its make-believe without ever undermining the effectiveness of the fantasy."

Jonathan Rosenbaum: Chicago Reader
"Reiner and Goldman’s tale has not lost a glimmer of its shine, and is all the better now for the time it took to ignite (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"

Arthur Ryel-Lindsey: Slant
"Although the requisite monsters, giants and swordfights are present and correct for the children, Reiner also ensures there are plenty of quiet chuckles for adults (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

John Ferguson: Radio Times
"After 30 years, the wit, fun, charm and idealism are fresher than ever (...) The location work and production design are wonderful and the funny situations are glorious (…) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"

Peter Bradshaw: The Guardian
"A unqualified success that blends New York wit with timeless storytelling; a risky piece of filmaking that never feels so (…) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"

Ian Nathan: Empire

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